Dear Colleagues,
I am trying to locate research that has examined how changing demographics within an organisation drive cultural change. I want to find evidence-based examples (case studies would be great) showing that hiring many demographic minority members in a short period of time produces faster cultural change – because it amplifies their voice, provides social support, surfaces needs that benefit many employees, etc.
Theoretically, Kanter (1977) has talked about male/female proportions changed within-organisation dynamics. Thomas & Ely (1996) talked about new Hispanic hires changed a law firm's identity (along with the work they did, the clients they served). I'm looking for more recent empirical examples of organisations that experienced this change. Not the theory – but the examples that illustrate the theory in action.
When I search for "critical mass" I surface lots of content about women on boards but I am looking for material that is about employee demographics (not manager demographics specifically) and broad cultural change.
Thanks for your help! I will certainly compile responses and share them back to the community.
Warm regards,
Carol
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Carol Kulik
University of South Australia
Adelaide
61-8-8302-7378
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